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Quake proposal fans heritage fear
Written by: Bernard Orsman
Photo by: Brett Phibbs
Published: The New Zealand Herald – 07 February 2013
Council baulks at 'execution order' risk in recommendation for 10-year time limit on strengthening buildings.Giving building owners 10 years to strengthen earthquake-prone buildings would amount to an "execution order" for many heritage and character buildings, says the Auckland Council.
The council has grave concerns for heritage buildings in a Government consultation document arising from the recommendations of the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission on Earthquake-Prone Buildings.
The document has recommended that 15,000 to 25,000 earthquake-prone buildings should be strengthened within 10 years of councils assessing a list of buildings.
Councils would have up to five years to compile a quake-prone list.
Auckland Council's draft policy gives the owners of about 4300 quake-prone buildings in Auckland 30 years to strengthen them, based on the low risk of a quake big enough to bring down buildings.
But since the Canterbury quakes and the royal commission's recommendations, the council has indicated it would go along with a 15-year period to strengthen buildings.
Ten years, a council submission said, "would create an execution order for many heritage/character buildings held by reluctant owners seeking to develop" and the city could lose a "considerable portion" of its heritage and character stock.
It wants a robust appeal process against owners wanting to demolish buildings at the end of the 10 years and the establishment of a national fund for heritage buildings administered by the Historic Places Trust.
It has also called for the cost of seismic refits to be deemed "repairs and maintenance" rather than "capital expenditure" for tax purposes to reduce costs for building owners.
The council broadly supports several other ideas in the consultation document, issued by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. These include a national policy for earthquake-prone buildings so long as it reflects varying risk across the council, maintaining the 33 per cent standard for strengthening buildings and creating a national database of earthquake-prone buildings.
It disagrees that strengthening quake-prone buildings should take precedence over other concerns, including heritage and planning regulations, saying heritage preservation needs to be balanced with safety considerations and cost implications.
The council's response was approved yesterday by the parks, recreation and heritage forum.
As the council sees it
Earthquake-prone building recommendations*:
National policy to improve consistency between councils.
Auckland Council response: Support, so long as its reflects varying risk across the country.
Reduce timeframes for strengthening buildings to 10 years.
Council response: Too short for Auckland and will lead to the demolition of heritage buildings.
Maintain 33 per cent minimum standard for strengthening buildings.
Council response: Support with allowance for councils to set higher standard.
Create national database of earthquake-prone buildings.
Council response: Support.
Strengthening of buildings to take precedence over other concerns, including heritage.
Council response: Disagree, saying heritage needs to be equally balanced with safety considerations and cost.
*Government proposals arising from the recommendations of the Christchurch Earthquakes Royal Commission.


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Brotherhood of Steel mission holotapes are holodisks in Fallout: New Vegas. They can be found on the corpses of a number of dead Brotherhood of Steel Paladins scattered across the wastes.
Below the transcriptions of the holotapes, 3 in total.
Mission statement XV-56Edit
The holotape can be found on Paladin Matiz, a dead Brotherhood of Steel Paladin in REPCONN headquarters' 3rd floor.
Mission Code: XV-56
Temporary Password: Lives to fight another day
Summary: Paladins Matiz and Lander, you are to survey the ruins at coordinates 0.004, 9.265, search for the components we need, and retrieve what you can. As a secondary objective, compile a list of additional items at the site for future retrieval.
Mission statement KH-792Edit
This holotape can be found on the body of Brotherhood of Steel Paladin Raseleanne, outside of Nellis Air Force Base's main entry near some ruined houses.
Mission Code: KH-792
Temporary Password: And to dare to do it
Summary: Paladin Raseleanne, you and an escort are to investigate the military base to the northeast for the components we need. We've had reports that the current occupants are fiercely territorial, but it's highly unlikely they have any weapons that can seriously threaten someone in full power armor. The threat level is considered minimal.
Mission statement CB-03Edit
This transcript can be found on Paladin Fairbanks, a dead Brotherhood of Steel Paladin in an irradiated crater near Hidden Valley. Head right after exiting the bunker to a hole in the fence and follow the trail. You will encounter a unique centaur named Moe and additional centaurs in and around the crater.
Mission Code: CB-03
Temporary Password: The better part of valor
Summary: Paladins Hughes and Fairbanks, I need you two to head north to the nearby communications array and look for the components mentioned in the briefing. The mutants there have been reasonable in the past and may prove helpful.

subset: commoncrawl


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Scanner error: NC State checks turn up in Charlottesville
Anson Parker made a New Year's resolution: To let North Carolina State University know that the scanner he bought on eBay contained copies of thousands of checks written to the school in Raleigh.
"It was millions of dollars in checks," says Parker, with bank account numbers and signatures, and some with Social Security and drivers license numbers.
Parker, who works at the Claude Moore Health Sciences library, had purchased the Canon scanner for $500 on eBay to use in his archival work, and he estimates it would have cost around $5,000 new. "It's a neat little scanner," he says.
How hard was it to discover the cache of check copies?
"It was real hard," deadpans Parker. "I had to plug it in, and it said, would you like to look at archived files?"
And when he found checks– one for $500,000– the implications of what he was sitting on alarmed him.
"Holy smokes," says Parker, who contacted the University and the North Carolina Department of Justice and didn't feel like his information was taken very seriously until January 6, when he got a phone call from his mother, who was contacted by investigators.
"I was ballistic," says Parker. "I'm 34 years old, and they call my mother? That was completely insensitive."
"This was taken very seriously," says NC State spokesman Brad Bohlander. "We received an email January 3 about a scanner from NC State and immediately opened a police investigation." The university contacted the State Bureau of Investigation, he says.
The phone call to Parker's mom, says Bohlander, was to confirm Parker's identity because the correspondence had been by email. "They were trying to verify his claim– that it's a real person and not identity theft," explains Bohlander.
"That's pitiful," says Parker, who notes he's easily found on Google with his LinkedIn profile showing he works at UVA. "They said they couldn't find me? Are you serious? They don't know about Google?"
He says he wanted to Skype with NC State officials to have a recording of the proceedings, and they declined.
As for the scanner, Bohlander reveals that it had been used in the University cashier's office to copy and endorse incoming checks from June 2004 until April 2006, when it was surplused.
"The staff followed the surplus protocol at the time before it was understood that copiers and this kind of scanner held information in its memory," says Bohlander, referring to a 2010 CBS News story that revealed how digital copiers were loaded with information.
"We certainly apologize this information got out," he says. "We are alerting the people affected."
Sharon Morris of Raleigh is one of those people. Her check for $278.86 was copied to the machine's memory in May 2005. "That concerns me," she tells a reporter. "I don't like the idea of my information floating around."
Morris attended NC State, as did her husband and son, and her daughter went to summer school there. "We've written a lot of checks to NC State," she points out.
"It just makes me want to pull my hair out," says Henrietta Timmons, another Raleigh resident whose check for $876 still resides on the scanner's hard drive. "I don't understand why an institution with the reputation of NC State in engineering and computer programming wouldn't know about this. This isn't ABC Company down the road with 50 employees. This is NC State," she declares.
[Disclosure: This reporter discovered a check on the scanner written by her nephew, who is a NCSU graduate.]
Even experts like John Juntunen, who appeared in the CBS News investigation and whose Digital Copier Security in California scrubs copiers, says, "I don't know of any scanners that have hard drives." But, he advises, "If it's got a hard drive in it, it's got to be taken out and cleaned."
Some dealers and manufacturers tell people getting rid of copiers that it's not possible to retrieve information. "That's a lie," says Juntunen.
Canon, the manufacturer of the CD4050N that held the NC State check copies, did not respond to emailed requests from the Hook.
Despite Homeland Security or HIPAA privacy regulations that require it, says Juntunen, the typical cost of $400 to scrub a copier hard drive can present a financial hardship to a business ridding itself of excess equipment. And these surplus machines can sit in warehouses for months before being shipped overseas– or sold on eBay. Juntunen estimates that half to three-quarters of all surplused copiers are not cleaned.
"Nobody's getting fined," Juntunen observes.
The potentially sensitive information on unscrubbed machines, says Juntunen, can roar back to life even if it sits in a warehouse for years or heads overseas. "There's no statute of limitations on a breach," says Juntunen.
So how sensitive are copies of thousands of checks?
Like lists of credit card numbers, a list of checks from businesses would be "very good to a criminal," says Tom Lekan with Atlantis Security Management Consultants. "What you have on a check is potentially valuable information to create scams or schemes," says Lekan. "The more valuable information is when you see a check from a commercial entity for a large amount of money."
At the top of the list of info most prized by identity thieves, says Lekan, are databases from places like the military or colleges, with names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth.
"That's the mother lode in the criminal world," he says. "And it lives on in perpetuity."
And that's the kind of breach that occurred at UVA in 2007, when the university discovered hackers had gotten access to the records of 5,735 faculty members. UVA notified all victims, and they were given free credit monitoring for a year.
"A few individuals affected by the incident reported that their personal information was used to commit identity theft," says UVA spokeswoman Carol Wood in an email.
Because there are so many data breaches reported every year– an estimated 79 million records compromised in the U.S. in 2007– "it is often impossible to trace one identity theft case to a specific breach," says Wood.
"It's more likely if they were victims of identity theft, it came from that breach," opines Lekan, who says such lists are sold and resold.
Down in Raleigh, administrators at NC State are happy to have the sensitive scanner back. "We're appreciative [Parker] informed us and gave it back," says spokesman Bohlander.
As for Parker, "It's such a relief to have that thing gone," he says after his Downtown Mall meeting with NC State police officers. But he's still not happy about his mother being called.
"You can't apologize?" he wonders aloud in the direction of North Carolina.
–edited slightly on Tuesday, January 17Read more on: anson parkerscannersecurity breach
30 comments
I'm glad this guy got this obviously much needed attention.
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Meanwhile, it's not about this guy.
A lot of people should be thankful this scanner didn't end up in Nigeria.
I know right?
GSOE- what makes you think the info has not ended up in Nigeria? The guy bought it off eBay.............
Nice try, Hook, but this won't be your "millions of records of information leaked onto the internet" scoop, now will it? This is a non-story and, one wonders, how this little lib drinking covered coffee at some local pretentious coffee place disseminated the information to the media? And now he wants an apology for NC calling his mum? Are you sure there is not a typo in here...perhaps he is 3.4 years old and not 34. Ugh!
R.I.P.: Little Brutus
SkipD, I have never known anybody in Nigeria to pay for anything from any source. They attempt to scam merchandise. So I doubt anything ended up in Nigeria.
Agreed, the story isn't about me, and it's not about the checks particularly, although there's probably no telling where all the copies of the data are. The fact is the only reason you're reading this is because both the NC Dept of Justice and NC State police refused to communicate over authenticated lines such as email or skype, and I refuse to talk to authorities "off-the-record." I know better than to trust people when cash of that amount is involved - everything needs to be on the record. And yes, you call my mother up and get her nervous - I will go ballistic. Call it childish, call it whatever you'd like but under the circumstances I took it as a threat like "Hey - we know who your family is" - and so yes, I'm smiling in these pictures because getting to dish back on a bunch of lying incompetent cops takes the edge off - anyhow - everyone's got an opinion, that's mine :)
Thanks Anson for putting this story out where the public can see it. I talked to my accountant and he was unaware that scanners can retain data, and think of all the info on his old scanners. We all need to be far more educated about privacy matters than we are, and this helps. And I appreciate the service the Hook is doing by publishing the story.
Anson, the last statement--your rationale for smiling in the photo--speaks volumes. Not sure where the "lying cops" angle comes in. They say that they received an email on 1/3/12 and called your mum on 1/6/12; three days. Seems logical to me for them to initiate an investigation and then try to contact people other than the main suspect (which, since you sent the email, you would be) who only communicated to them via email.
Similarly, I am not surprised by The Hook to run the story angled as it was.
I am not naive enough to think that large institutions--including the one from where you take a paycheck and benefits--are hard-wired to deny, cover up, minimize and sanitize. (Wow, I am rhyming like Jesse Jackson here!) I am also not so naive to think that the press is one of those large institutions. I just don't see that much of a cover up or conspiracy of lies here.
R.I.P.: Dr. Winston O'Boogie
BTW, thanks for the link to Anson's story from 2004. I am glad to see Hook reporters (Provence) had spelling errors back then too. If you're going to refer a pop culture icon, it is "surfer Jeff Spicoli," not "Spicolo." But if you're gonna try to be hipper than thou, then do it right.
R.I.P.: Doug Fieger
Oops, so sorry...C. Stuart was the cub reporter in 2004. Not Lisa Provence. Sometimes, in our effort to get critical news stories to the public as rapidly as possible, our web writers commit errors. We do our best to find those and correct them. Sometimes they slip through.
--Jim Hanchett, Newsplex
R.I.P.: Bill "Cowboy" Flett
You're right liberalace, they're either lying or grossly incompetent. I suspect lying because they told me they were contacting my family to see whether it was in fact me who had written them and because they said that they could not find my phone number. My first email to the Dept of Justice was from a registered UVA email (on Jan 1st for the record) and getting my number takes ~2-3 minutes depending on your skill with google. Furthermore it would have been a lot easier to have just gotten on skype and used a nice video line as I suggested.
On the other hand, and you're correct here again, why would they need to contact other people unless I was being treated as a suspect? And indeed I was being treated as a suspect... but why? All I did was cooperate to the best of my ability within reason. I came to them, offered their machine back, and I'm being treated as a suspect? It made me incredibly nervous - like "hey - these guys may try to pin their mistakes on me..." which is the primary reason I wanted to keep everything on the record to begin with.
Again, the story is not the checks, and has nothing to do with me - what is the case is that these people really don't seem to have a grip on technology or manners. I had initially offered a grace period to them - suggesting that they prepare a response before going to the media. I was trying pretty hard to be generous and allowing of what seemed to me like a small mistake - something anyone could do on a bad day. "Don't blame the secretaries" was the closing line in my opening email. I really hoped that no one would get in any real trouble from this and that everyone would learn a good lesson. In spite of a fairly generous attitude on my part I was treated very rudely and unprofessionally, and yes, I think an apology is a reasonable thing to ask.
My comment was deleted. But to clean it up, he looks "silly" with the thumbs up sign, and typewriter sitting there on the table, that he lugged around. I don't believe his story either. He's being too private, perhaps the real story is how he really got the scanner.
Thanks for the picture also. This is going to be a nice discussion on social media websites. Take care!
Kudos to The Hook for taking on this big story and kudos to the guy for his scrupulous actions. This is likely the worst security leak by any institution in the US in the past decade. I won't be surprised if North Carolina State University does not try to wiggle out of this egregiously negligent situation which they entirely due to their negligence. I hope some lawyer gets a hold of the story because I'm sure there is a huge class action lawsuit here.
There is a reason check fraud is a Federal crime. North Carolina State University I'm sure will visited by the Feds and should be fined big-time! Thank goodness this guy did his civil duty and did not sell the checks to the black market. I'm sure that personal information is worth millions.
Initially, in any investigation--sans other evidence--the person who discovers the crime will be eliminated right away as evidence warrants. They say they received the email on 1/3, and contacted your mum on 1/6. This was not a high profile case say, like a murder where they need to jump on it same day and begin an all out investigation. They got the email, maybe even researched it a bit for a day or two (did you provide them with the serial number of the printer/scanner?), then began phone calls. Sure, you honestly contacted them to be proactive but--and you should know better--large institutions are going to be "slow-active" unless there is some overwhelming reason not to be.
A few other points/questions:
1. If the story is not about you, then why the staged picture in The Hook?
2. Did you buy the copier to do UVa Library work on it? If yes, did you pay your own money for it? If you were going to do official University work on it, you could have approached UVa and gotten some opinions. Heck, if it is the norm for archivists in UVa libraries to use their own equipment to archive university property (files, literature, etc.), then UVa might even have covered your butt when you went to authorities (to make sure you were not treated unfairly or blamed). It is one state university dealing with another state school.
3. I do not see how you were treated anything but institutionally. The same way your employer would likely treat me if the situation were reversed. I do not see the "rudeness" in here. I do not see lying either. I do not see any "gross" incompetence either..just normal bureaucracy at work.
4. How old is your mum? The article paints it like she is some elderly wallflower who wilted in fear when "The Man" called her. I suspect she is a late-50s/early-60s woman who is strong enough to calmly call you and mention that authorities called her. "What's going on Anson?" "Well, Mom, a computer I use at work to scan documents was bought from NC State. Apparently, it had leftover scanned files from them that contained private information. They are trying to get to the bottom of it and want to verify my identity as part of the checkup on all users of that printer." You know, something like that.
Anyways, homeboy, welcome to the real world. Not sure where you been since you graduated college, but that is how things work.
BTW, I always thought "identity theft" was a poor name. "PIPPING" would be a better term: Personal Information Pilferage."
R.I.P.: Tony Conigliaro
Broomdust -- Huh? You're focusing on the photo and putting down a person in the photo based on the photo? Guess the story itself was way over your head (being broomdust and all)
The handle "Liberalace" claims to be Jim Hanchett of Newsplex. I'm sure the claim is a farse because I can't imagine a career news guy being so ill mannered and off base and attacking a citizen for going public with such important information.
The story is about a huge security leak, a negligent monolithic institution, and a citizen trying hard to do the right thing. I've connected with the source and Anson Parker is right on. His information is dead on and, for the sake of 10's of thousands of good folks who trusted North Carolina State University with their financial information, I hope NC State does the right thing and informs all 12,000 check owners and follows due process.
Important news. Thanks Hook.
The story was shabby as well. The picture made the whole story seem like such a joke. How can you take him serious? Why should the authories have taken him seriously? I certainly don't. The real story is perhaps, how he really gained the scanner.
Yeah, broomdust, there are people who are hard to take seriously, like people who are broomdust. What's your personal issue, here, as you obviously have one? Did you get outbid on ebay?
You are obviously a little out of touch with reality if you think the authorities are going to conduct a police interview/investigation over Skype...
However, good on you for contacting the institution and handling that portion of the situation like a sensible and responsible adult...
PS: Nice picture...
They should have paid him $500 for the scanner (what he paid for it) and mileage for taking it to them. (And maybe they did and I missed that in a quick scan of the story)
Liberalace, you can't imagine where the "lying incompetent cops" angle comes into play? I can. This new breed of Gestapo rookies that police departments have been hiring for the last 15 years made the bed for law enforcement, now they ALL have to sleep in this same bed.
30 years ago the public believed in and trusted cops. But now 50% of the public wouldn't trust 'em as far as they cansee them. And with each new report of a crooked lying cop in the media, the percentage steadily rises in my opinion.
Jim Hanchett, Liberalace wasn't claiming to be you????
He/she quoted you from a Newsplex story. That is why your name appears at the end of the quote.
Did they at least pay you back for the scanner? Don't worry, it'll be on Craigslist soon. That is all.
I'm whats left behind lingering once the real trash has been discarded. Catch me and my gang of dustbunnies if you can.
@ broomdust
"The real story is perhaps, how he really gained the scanner."
Na, I think the real story is a not-so-subtle advertisement for Mudhouse coffee.
mmmmmmmm, Mudhouse coffee....
Thumbs up!
GSOE, I am not debating the cop thing. It just was not demonstrated clearly in this story, and I have a sensitivity to people in the media throwing the word "lying" around lightly. Truth is, I fall on the side that this was not that big a story. But that's a debate for a school of journalism.
Now, as far as the Hanchett thing goes, "Jim Hanchett...NOT" should actually be accused of posing has Hanchett; I notice he spelled "farce" incorrectly as "farse." That's a dead giveaway.
I thought one of the more telling parts of the story was the accountant who claimed "not to know that scanners held scanned documents in a drive." If you take him/her at word, we can assume many accountants around the country do not know this. Then who is counseling them on data security? Much scarier to me.
One final note, what is that thing coming down Huja's face, below the chin and up the other side that looks remarkably like one of those little firework charcoal snakes we use to light up so it would sizzle, smoke and turn to ashes?
R.I.P.: Dazzy Vance
Liberalace, if you're not going to debate whether lying incompetent cops exist ot not, my job is done in this particular discussion.
I think that stuff on Huja's face is his beard. It is pulled up around his head and glued to his hair. Or something like that. I am not an expert on the various religions worldwide, but I think his prohibits cutting facial hair and the hair on his head.


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Hello strangers! Or Hello familiar people that we talk to a lot in the real world but who also happen to read our blog occasionally.
Are you well? We're very sorry that DERTy Talk has been absent for so long. We're almost entirely sure you hadn't noticed our absence, but nevertheless we. are. back. Sort of.
There's been a lot on of late. Presidential visits, a footballer on the front pages, ash clouds. Aside to all this real news, May may well go down in memory as the month we'd care to forget, which is why we didn't bother recording it on DERTy Talk. Adding insult to injury Mother Nature doesn't seem to have got the memo about Bank Holidays being sunny this time round. Tis a pity.
Anywayz. Next week is JUNE and we will resume the ordinary, regular service of DERTy Talk. For now we just wanted to share some actual talking from some splendid people who participated in our #SocialEnt event yesterday. Thanks again to Gail, Jon, Matthew, Simon and Emma for taking part and for leading what was a very lively and informative discussion. It was the highlight of the week, it's true.
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Impact of Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma on Healing of Rotator Cuff Repairs
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01000935
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : October 23, 2009
Last Update Posted : March 19, 2020
- Study Details
- Tabular View
- No Results Posted
- Disclaimer
- How to Read a Study Record
Partial-thickness and full-thickness rotator cuff tears are common soft-tissue conditions that often require surgical treatment. Initial efforts to improve tendon healing centered on improving the strength of the repair construct. More recent studies have focused on biologic enhancement of the healing process. The use of platelet concentrates to improve healing, has been explored considerably during the last decade. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a fraction of plasma that has been isolated and used to enhance regeneration in bone and soft tissues.
There is information on use of PRP in oral surgery, achilles tendon healing, limb lengthening procedures, chronic elbow tendinosis, ruptures/degenerative changes in the patellar tendon, and osteoarthritis of the knee. There are no randomized clinical trials to our knowledge that have examined the impact of PRP in patients with rotator cuff tear.
The objective of the proposed pilot study is to examine the effectiveness of autologous Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) application in promoting healing of the rotator cuff (RC) tendons following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair through a randomized controlled study.
|Condition or disease
|Rotator Cuff Pathology
|Other: Platelet Rich Plasma
|Phase 2
Surgical procedures: Arthroscopic inspection of the shoulder will be performed to assess intra-articular structures and to evaluate the rotator cuff and other sub-acromial structures.
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Rotator cuff tears will be categorized as partial-thickness and full-thickness tears. The full-thickness tears will be classified as small (<1 cm), moderate (1-3 cm), and large (>3-5 cm) based on the largest dimension and will be treated with a repair using sutures and suture anchors as indicated.
Rehabilitation: A comprehensive protocol with instructions on different types of exercises will be provided pre-operatively. Rehabilitation will be based on the standard protocols for these procedures used at the Holland Centre.
Follow-ups: Patients will be monitored for 6 months, or when participation is terminated by the investigators, or because the patient withdrew consent or fails to return for visits. To evaluate safety, clinical laboratory (WBC, Hb, platelet count, serum chemistry and IL-6, CRP, PT, PTT and INR tests will be conducted at 6 weeks, and 3 months to determine the impact of treatment interventions.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|82 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|Intervention Model Description:
|Intevention involved PRP injection
|Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|Impact of Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma on Enhancing Repair of Rotator Cuff Tendons: A Multicentre Randomized Controlled Trial
|Study Start Date :
|March 2011
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|October 2014
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|May 2015
Active Comparator: Platelet Rich Plasma
The platelet concentrate extracted from patient's own blood (PRP) will be applied to the surgical site after completion of the repair.
Other: Platelet Rich Plasma
Patient's blood will be drawn prior to the start of the procedure. The processing disposable (PD) size of 60ml will be used to yield 7 ml of Platelet concentrate volume. Using the lateral portal, the applicator for the PRP will be positioned in between the bone and the repaired rotator cuff without a cannula. The inflow will then be closed and the arthroscopic fluid will be aspirated via the outflow cannula. All other cannulae will be removed, producing a dry subacromial space. The PRP and autologous thrombin will then be transferred to the sterile field and drawn up into a dedicated spray applicator kit (Smartjet) and applied to the site of repair. A dry arthroscopic check will be performed to evaluate the clot formation of the applied solution.
No Intervention: Surgical repair (standard-of-care)
Patients will have a rotator cuff repair without the PRP application.
- Visual Analogue Pain Scale [ Time Frame: The primary outcome will be collected pre and post-operatively. The level of pain and medication utilization will be monitored throughout the study by completing a pain diary (day 1-30) and at 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months following surgery. ]
- Adverse Effect [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
- Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) [ Time Frame: 6 months after surgery ]The main secondary evaluation tool is the healing index examined by the post-operative MRI. In order to assess tendon healing, anatomic evaluation of the cuff repair will be done with use of a MRI as the investigation of choice. A postoperative MRI will be performed at a minimum of six months following surgery. The images will be reviewed by a senior radiologist who is blinded to patient group allocation.
- Patient- focused outcomes [ Time Frame: Before surgery and 3 and 6 months following surgery ]
- The SHORT Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index
- The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) form
- The Constant- Murley Score (CM) outcome measure
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion criteria
- Age >18 years
- Diagnosis of partial or full-thickness rotator cuff tear of less or equal to 3 cm. confirmed by MRI or US within a period of 6 months prior to booking surgery.
- The final inclusion will be based on arthroscopic assessment of the tear size and lack of significant concurrent pathology.
Exclusion Criteria
- Unable to speak or read English
- Non-repairable tear
- Acute tears (<6 month)
- Evidence of major joint trauma, infection, avascular necrosis, chronic dislocation, inflammatory arthropathy, frozen shoulder
- Concurrent pathology of Superior Labral Anterior and Posterior (SLAP) lesions, Bankart lesions, or advanced osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint
- Previous surgery of the affected shoulder
- Bone marrow pathology
- Abnormal platelet count
- Serum hemoglobin concentration <11 g/dL or hematocrit <34%
- Use of systemic cortisone
- Current use of anticoagulants (i.e. Aspirin)
- Use of an investigational drug and/or blood donation within the previous 3 months prior to surgery
- Substance or alcohol abuse
- Heavy smoking [a daily cigarettes consumption of more than 20 pieces, based on definition of the World Health Organization (WHO)]
- Psychiatric illness that precludes informed consent
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01000935
|Canada, Ontario
|Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
|Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4Y1H1
|Mount Sinai Hospital
|Toronto, Ontario, Canada
|Principal Investigator:
|Richard Holtby, MD
|Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
|Responsible Party:
|Dr. Helen Razmjou, Research Associate, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
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|First Posted:
|October 23, 2009 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|March 19, 2020
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WARM tributes have been paid to a popular Pembrokeshire magician who died suddenly at Pembroke Castle on Sunday (May 11) afternoon.
Phillip Jones, 52, of Milford Haven, who had been performing magic shows for more than 30 years, died at the Valero Spring Fayre to mark the 50th anniversary of continuous operations at the Pembroke Refinery.
Milford Haven Round Table paid tribute to Mr Jones.
Former chairman Ralph Rees said: "Milford Haven Round Table is very saddened to hear of the sudden passing of one of its past members Phillip Jones.
"Phil had not only been a past member of our Round Table but had also assisted us with many community events that we undertake, none more so than our annual carnival and very recent family fun day held only a few weeks ago.
"Furthermore he had been an outstanding ambassador for our Round Table movement and for our town and local community.
"Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Phil's partner and family - our thoughts and prayers are with them all at this very sad time."
Pembroke Castle manager Jon Williams said: "Our thoughts are with Phil's family and friends. We would like to say thank you to the St John Ambulance crew and the medical crew who attended to Phil at the event."
A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesman said: "Police were called just after 3.30pm on Sunday, May 11 to a report of the sudden death of a male during an event being held in Pembroke Castle.
"The next of kin have been advised. HM Coroner has been advised."
A Welsh Ambulance spokesman said: "We were called at 3.40pm on Sunday, May 11 to a medical emergency at Pembroke Castle. Crew in an emergency ambulance and an ambulance officer attended, and sadly a man was pronounced dead."
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GREENSBORO, NC -The Atlantic Coast Conference Wednesday announced the inaugural All-ACC Football Team as selected by the league's 12 head coaches.
This year, for the first time under the auspices of the ACC, the league's 12 head football coaches voted for an All-ACC football team, as well as Players of the Year, Rookies of the Year and a Coach of the Year award. Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own players and cast ballots for two points for first-team and one point for second-team selections.
Clemson, Florida State and North Carolina each had five players chosen to the first team, though UNC actually had six first-team picks as running back Giovani Bernard was named to the first-team offense as a running back, while also earning first-team specialist accolades. All of Clemson's first-team honorees were on offense, while four of FSU's five were on defense.
The Seminoles, who defeated Georgia Tech, 21-15, last Saturday in the ACC Championship football game in Charlotte, led all teams with 12 players selected to either the first or second team, followed by North Carolina (9) and Clemson (7).
In all, 10 of the ACC's 12 schools placed a player on the first team with all 12 schools having at least one first- or second-team selection.
The 2012 Coaches All-ACC team was similar to the All-ACC squad announced last week by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association (ACSMA), as the two voting bodies agreed on all of the major award winners.
Clemson's junior QB Tajh Boyd (Hampton, Va.) was selected by the ACC Coaches as Offensive and Overall Player of the Year for a record-breaking campaign which saw Boyd lead the Tigers to a 10-2 record, a No. 14 ranking in the BCS while setting ACC single game (8) and season (41) records for touchdown responsibility.
Florida State junior defensive end Bjoern Werner (Berlin, Germany) was selected the league's Defensive Player of the Year after leading the conference in quarterback sacks (13.0) and placing second in tackles for loss (18.0).
Miami true freshman running back Duke Johnson (Miami, Fla.), who set a single-game ACC freshman standard with 368 all-purpose yards while also placing third in the league in rushing with 947 yards and a 78.9 yards-per-game average, was named the ACC's Offensive Rookie and Overall Rookie of the Year.
The runner-up to Johnson in the Rookie of the Year voting, Maryland true freshman wide receiver and kick returner Stefon Diggs (Gaithersburg, Md.) was named to the All-ACC second team as specialist.
Florida State true freshman cornerback Ronald Darby (Oxon Hill, Md.), a key member of Florida State's defense which is ranked second nationally in total defense, third nationally in pass defense and third nationally in pass efficiency defense, was named the ACC's Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Duke's David Cutcliffe, who led the Blue Devils to a bowl game for the first time since 1994 with a berth in this year's Belk Bowl, was named ACC Coach of the Year after being selected on seven of the 12 ballots.
The Coaches All-ACC first-team differed from the ACSMA team only at three positions, choosing Duke senior wide receiver Conner Vernon over Boston College's Alex Amidon; North Carolina offensive tackle James Hurst over Clemson's Brandon Thomas, and Virginia Tech linebacker Jack Tyler instead of Virginia's Steve Greer. Amidon, Thomas and Greer were all second-team picks.
In all, there were four unanimous first-team selections (22 points) in Clemson's Boyd and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, and North Carolina's Bernard on offense and Florida State defensive end Cornellius Carradine on defense.
A total of six players named to this year's Coaches' first-team were named to the 2011 All-ACC ACSMA squad in Clemson's Boyd and center Dalton Freeman; Georgia Tech guard Omoregie Uzzi; North Carolina's Bernard; Florida State place-kicker Dustin Hopkins and Maryland defensive tackle Joe Vellano.
ACC Player of the Year (votes in parentheses)Tajh Boyd, Clemson, QB, 6-1, 225, Jr.-R, Hampton, Va. (7)
ACC Offensive Player of the YearTajh Boyd, Clemson, QB, 6-1, 225, Jr.-R, Hampton, Va. (7)
ACC Defensive Player of the YearBjoern Werner, Florida State, DE, 6-4, 273, Jr., Berlin, Germany (9)
ACC Rookie of the YearDuke Johnson, Miami, RB, 5-9, 183, Fr., Miami, Fla. (8)
ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year Duke Johnson, Miami, RB, 5-9, 183, Fr., Miami, Fla. (8)
ACC Defensive Rookie of the YearRonald Darby, Florida State, CB, 5-11, 176, Fr., Oxon Hill, Md. (5)
ACC Coach of the YearDavid Cutcliffe, Duke (7)
2012 Coaches All-ACC Football TeamOFFENSEFirst TeamQB – Tajh Boyd, Clemson, 6-1, 225, Jr.-R, Hampton, Va. (22)RB – Giovani Bernard, North Carolina, 5-10, 205, So.-R, Davie, Fla. (22)RB – Andre Ellington, Clemson, 5-10, 190, Sr.-R, Moncks Corner, S.C. (21)WR – DeAndre Hopkins, Clemson, 6-1, 200, Jr., Central, S.C. (22)WR – Conner Vernon, Duke, 6-1, 195, Sr., Miami, Fla. (14)TE – Brandon Ford, Clemson, 6-4, 235, Gr., Wando, S.C. (17)T – James Hurst, North Carolina, 6-7, 300, Jr., Plainfield, Ind. (14)T – Oday Aboushi, Virginia, 6-6, 310, Sr., Brooklyn, N.Y. (13)G – Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina, 6-3, 295, Sr., Wilmington, N.Y. (21)G – Omoregie Uzzi, Georgia Tech, 6-3, 300, Sr.-R, Lithonia, Ga. (14)C – Dalton Freeman, Clemson, 6-5, 285, Gr., Pelion, S.C. (17)
Second TeamQB – EJ Manuel, Florida State, 6-5, 245, Sr., Virginia Beach, Va. (12)RB – Chris Thompson, Florida State, 5-8, 190, Sr., Greenville, Fla. (13)RB – Duke Johnson, Miami, 5-9, 183, Fr., Miami, Fla. (10)WR – Alex Amidon, Boston College, 5-11, 186, Jr., Greenfield, Mass. (11)WR – Michael Campanaro, Wake Forest, 5-10, 190, Jr.-R, Clarksville, Md. (10)TE – Eric Ebron, North Carolina, 6-4, 235, So., Greensboro, N.C. (13)T – Brandon Thomas, Clemson, 6-3, 300, Jr.-R, Spartanburg, S.C. (10)T – Emmett Cleary, Boston College, 6-7, 313, Sr.-R, Arlington Heights, Ill. (9)G – R.J. Mattes, NC State, 6-6, 313, Sr.-R, Concord, N.C. (11)G – Tre' Jackson, Florida State, 6-4, 310, So., Jessup, Ga. (9)C – Bryan Stork, Florida State, 6-4, 299, Jr., Vero Beach, Fla. (9)
Honorable Mention (2 or more points)Offense – QB Mike Glennon, Sr.-R, NC State (2); RB-Orwin Smith, Sr., Georgia Tech (2); WR-Sammy Watkins, So., Clemson (5); Rashad Greene, So., Florida State (3); Jamison Crowder, So., Duke (2); Marcus Davis, Sr.-R, Virginia Tech (2); TE-Nick O'Leary, So., Florida State (4); T-Cameron Erving, So., Florida State (7); Brennan Williams, Sr., North Carolina (5); Menelik Watson, Fr., Florida State (3); Morgan Moses, Jr., Virginia (3); Seantrel Henderson, So., Miami (3); Vinston Painter, Sr., Virginia Tech (2); G-Josue Matias, So., Florida State (7); Brandon Linder, Jr., Miami (4); Michael Via, Sr., Virginia Tech; C-Cameron Wentz, Sr., NC State (3); Shane McDermott, Sr.-R, Miami (3); Jay Finch, Jr., Georgia Tech (2); PK-Ross Martin, Fr., Duke (3); Casey Barth, Sr.-R, North Carolina (3); SP-Duke Johnson, Fr., Miami (8); Jamal Golden, So., Georgia Tech (2).
DEFENSEFirst TeamDE – Cornellius Carradine, Florida State, 6-5, 267, Sr., Cincinnati, Ohio (22)DE – Bjoern Werner, Florida State, 6-4, 273, Jr., Berlin, Germany (21)DT – Joe Vellano, Maryland, 6-1, 285, Sr., Rexford, N.Y. (20)DT – Sylvester Williams, North Carolina, 6-3, 315, Sr., Jefferson City, Mo. (16)LB – Nick Clancy, Boston College, 6-3, 232, Sr., Plainfield, Ill. (18)LB – Jack Tyler, Virginia Tech, 5-11, 230, Jr., Oakton, Va. (13)LB – Kevin Reddick, North Carolina, 6-3, 240, Sr., New Bern, N.C. (13)CB – Ross Cockrell, Duke, 6-0, 180, Jr., Waxhaw, N.C. (18)CB – Xavier Rhodes, Florida State, 6-2, 215, Jr., Miami, Fla. (17)S – Lamarcus Joyner, Florida State, 5-9, 204, Jr., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (18)S – Earl Wolff, NC State, 6-0, 207, Gr., Raeford, N.C. (14)
Second TeamDE – James Gayle, Virginia Tech, 6-4, 250, Jr.-R, Hampton, Va. (10)DE – Kareem Martin, North Carolina, 6-6, 260, Jr., Roanoke Rapids, N.C. (5)DT – Nikita Whitlock, Wake Forest, 5-11, 260, Jr.-R, Wylie, Texas (9)DT (Tie) Timmy Jernigan, Florida State, 6-3, 297, So., Lake City, Fla. (6)DT (Tie) Everett Dawkins, Florida State, 6-2, 295, Sr., Spartanburg, S.C. (6)LB – Christian Jones, Florida State, 6-4, 240, Jr., Winter Park, Fla. (12)LB – Steve Greer, Virginia, 6-2, 225, Sr.-R, Solon, Ohio (12)LB – Demetrius Hartsfield, Maryland, 6-2, 240, Sr.-R, Raleigh, N.C. (9)CB – David Amerson, NC State, 6-3, 194, Jr., Greensboro, N.C. (12)CB – Antone Exum, Virginia Tech, 6-2, 219, Jr.-R, Glen Allen, Va. (8)S – Walt Canty, Duke, 6-1, 220, Sr., Roebuck, S.C. (8)S – Brandan Bishop, NC State, 6-2, 205, Sr., Boca Raton, Fla. (7)
Honorable MentionDefense – DE-Kenny Anunike, Sr.-R, Duke (4); A.J. Francis, Sr.-R, Maryland (4); Anthony Chickillo, So., Miami (3); Mallaciah Goodman, Sr., Clemson (2); DT-Anthony Hopkins, Sr-R., Virginia Tech; Anthony McCloud, Sr., Florida State (3); Grady Jarrett, So., Clemson (2); T.J. Barnes, Sr.-R, Georgia Tech (2); LB-Jeremiah Attaochu, Jr., Georgia Tech (6); Bruce Taylor, Sr., Virginia Tech (5); LaRoy Reynolds, Sr., Virginia (4); Kenny Tate, Sr.-R, Maryland (4); Kevin Pierre-Louis, Jr., Boston College (2); Darin Drakeford, Sr., Maryland (2); Denzel Perryman, So., Miami (2); CB-Kevin Johnson, So.-R, Wake Forest (4); Kyle Fuller, Jr., Virginia Tech (4); Tim Scott, So., North Carolina (3); Demetrious Nicholson, So., Virginia (3); S-Rashard Hall, Gr-R, Clemson (6); Tre Boston, Jr., North Carolina (6); Jonathan Meeks, Sr., Clemson (4); Vaughn Telemaque, Sr.-R, Miami (4); A.J. Marshall, Jr., Wake Forest; P-Gerald Levano, Sr.-R, Boston College (5).SPECIAL TEAMSFirst TeamPK – Dustin Hopkins, Florida State, 6-2, 190, Sr. Houston, Texas (20)P – Will Monday, Duke, 6-4, 200, Fr.-R, Flowery Branch, Ga. (17)SP – Giovani Bernard, North Carolina, 5-10, 2-5, So.-R, Davie, Fla. (13)
Second TeamPK – Chandler Catanzaro, Clemson, 6-2, 200, Jr.-R, Greenville, S.C. (9)P – Tommy Hibbard, North Carolina, 5-10, 195, So., Charlotte, N.C. (14)SP – Stefan Diggs, Maryland, 6-0, 185, Fr., Gaithersburg, Md. (11)
Player of the Year Voting1. Tajh Boyd, QB, Clemson (7)2. Giovani Bernard, RB, North Carolina (3)3. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson (2)
Offensive Player of the Year Voting1. Tajh Boyd, QB, Clemson (7)2. Giovani Bernard, RB, North Carolina (3)3. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson (2)
Defensive Player of the Year Voting1. Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State (9)2. Cornellius Carradine, DE, Florida State (2)3. James Gayle, DE, Virginia Tech (1)
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A new population estimate for The Arctic fox in Iceland
An estimate of the population size of the native Arctic fox is propublished every 3-4 years, as a part of a long-term monitoring program that is based on the collaboration between scientists and foxhunters from across Iceland. The latter voluntarily send fox carcasses for measurements and age analysis. The population size is estimated by a method called age cohort analysis that allows for estimates on the proportion of each generation that is alive each year. As the method is based on past knowledge, it is not possible to estimate the population size reliably in present time and therefore the most recent estimate goes back 3-5 years. The cohort analysis is well suited for modelling the Icelandic Arctic fox population, as the hunting pressuse is relatively stable and a reliable sample is available for measuring age, fertility and body condition each year.
The last population estimate showed that the population had grown tenfold from 1980-2008 (E. Unnsteinsdóttir 2014) but then declined by 30% from 2008-2010. This was the first decline recorded since monitoring of the species started.. The estimateintroduced here, further suggests that the population continued to decline until 2012, in total by 40%. The population then remained stable around an average 6.500 individuals,whereas the population is now estimated to have been 7.000 individuals in the autumn of 2015. The confidential limits are large in the most recent years, as the unknown proportion of the population is still high.
Several attempts have been made to identify the factors behind population limitation and regulation of the Icelandic Arctic fox. Recent papers dealing with these questions show that the positive population growth rate from 1980 was best explained with positive growth in geese and wader populations following a period of mild climate (S. Pálsson et al. 2015). Furthermore, the expansion of the Arctic fox population was not explained by increase in fertility (litter size) as is the case in many other areas of the species´ range. An increased proportion of mature individuals taking part in breeding explained, in large parts, the tenfold increase in the population. This was possible by increase in carrying capacity through favourable conditions in weather and resources (E.R. Unnsteinsdóttir et al. 2016).
Monitoring of Arctic foxes has taken place on the Hornstrandir nature reserve since 1998, including monitoring of known denning sites for occupancy and cub survival. This area is the most important sanctuary for the native population in Iceland as the Arctic foxes have been protected there since 1995. Comparison of data from old foxhunting statistics and monitoring show that the population in Hornstrandir grew simultaneously with populations in other parts of the countryafter 1980. After it gained protection status in 1995, the Arctic fox population in Hornstrandir remained considerably stable in regards to den occupancy, but fluctuations have occurred in mortality rate. There was a severe collapse in the summer of 2014 with many foxes found dead in the spring and few pairs breeding successfully.
The reasons behind this unexplained crash in Hornstrandir nature reserve in 2014, as well as the recent decline nationwide, are unknown. No fatal diseases are known to occur in the Icelandic Arctic fox population but a severe mercury pollution has been found in Arctic foxes living in coastal habitats of Westfjords (Bocharova et al. 2013; G. Treu et al. 2018). This makes it even more important to continue monitoring the population health of the Icelandic Arctic fox. After all, it is the only native terrestrial species and an important apex predator in Icelandic ecosystems.
The population monitoring of the Icelandic Arctic fox began in 1979 when Prof. Páll Hersteinsson (1951-2011), then a PhD student at OxfordUniversity, asked foxhunters to collaborate with him by sending him the lower jaw of every fox they killed. With the insend jaws, the hunters gave a detailed report of the location and date of the kill, sex and social status (breeding or non-breeding). By extracting the canine from the jaw, Páll could age each individual by counting annuli in the root of the teeth. Páll studied the Arctic fox and other mammals all his scientific life until he sadly passed away in October 2011. Ester Rut Unnsteinsdóttir, Páll´s former student, has since continued his long-term study of the Icelandic Arctic fox population. First as the founder and director of the Arctic Fox Centre and, since 2013, as a mammologist at the Icelandic Institute of National History.
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91% of respondents in Taiwan (88% at regional level) reported late payment of invoices by domestic and foreign B2B customers over the past year.
Sales on credit terms
The global business environment has weakened, due to a number of factors such as low commodity prices, weak trade growth and financial turbulence. Still, Asia remains a global leader, with emerging Asia contributing more to global GDP growth than other regions. The fragility of the global economy, as well as the above mentioned risks, may weigh on Taiwan's economic recovery. For this reason, political institutions in the country are working to reshape the country's global competitiveness, and create a vigorous and sustainable economy in Taiwan. Against this background, businesses in Taiwan appear to be strongly focused on credit risk management, in order to protect their liquidity position against the risk of payment default arising from B2B trade on credit with both domestic and foreign customers. Survey findings in Taiwan confirm this, and businesses' concern about efficiency in receivables management as the greatest challenges to business profitability this year.
Suppliers in Taiwan offer credit terms to their B2B customers notably less often than last year
Demonstrating a real preference for the safety of cash based transactions, suppliers surveyed in Taiwan made 39.5% (down from 49% last year) of their B2B sales on credit terms. This falls below the average for Asia Pacific, where 46% of suppliers sold on credit. This quite strong aversion to selling on credit terms, which Taiwanese suppliers appear to have in common with those in China, may point to a payment culture that prioritizes payment methods that minimize the exposure to the risk of payment default.
Foreign B2B customers of suppliers in Taiwan notably less likely to be offered credit terms than domestic customers
Along with this conservative attitude towards granting trade credit to B2B customers, suppliers surveyed in Taiwan appear to be markedly more inclined to offer credit terms in their home market than abroad. Nearly 48% of domestic and 31% of foreign B2B sales in Taiwan were transacted on credit. This compares to 50.3% of domestic and 42% of foreign credit based sales at regional level. The foreign figure for the country is notably below the average for the region, showing that suppliers in Taiwan are the least open to export on credit terms in Asia Pacific. This preference of suppliers in Taiwan for selling on credit in the more familiar territory of the home market (also observed in China) may highlight that the security of the transaction, as well as the familiarity with domestic business practices, are of primary concern for trading companies.
Overdue B2B invoices (%)
91% of respondents in Taiwan (88% at regional level) reported late payment of invoices by domestic and foreign B2B customers over the past year. This response rate, which is equal to that in China, resulted in an average of 44% of the total value of B2B receivables remaining unpaid after the due date. This is in line with the Asia Pacific average (44%).
Suppliers in Taiwan more exposed to foreign trade credit risk than last year
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Late payment of (domestic and foreign) B2B invoices in Taiwan is reflected in the average Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) figure of survey respondents. In Taiwan, this averages 42 days (in line with the 41 days average for the region) and shows no significant variation compared to one year ago. This may indicate Taiwanese suppliers' strong focus on collecting long outstanding invoices of high value.
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Most of the suppliers surveyed in Taiwan (around 24%, compared to 21% at regional level) consider cost containment to be the biggest challenge to business profitability this year. This opinion appears to be consistent with Taiwanese suppliers' strong focus on the efficient collection of outstanding invoices, as a way to contain the financial and administrative costs of carrying outstanding trade receivables. Maintaining adequate cash flow levels concerns as many suppliers in Taiwan as in Asia Pacific (20%). Slightly more respondents in the country (14%) than in Asia Pacific (11%) consider efficiency in receivables management to be the biggest challenge to business profitability this year.
Payment duration (average days)
In Taiwan, suppliers request payment of domestic B2B invoices, on average, 37 days after the invoice date (average for Asia Pacific: 32 days). Foreign customers an average of 40 days to pay. Over the past year, Taiwanese suppliers have shortened the average payment terms offered to domestic B2B customers by an average of five days. This stricter credit policy applied by Taiwanese suppliers domestically may reflect downside risks that currently weigh on Taiwan's economic recovery. In contrast, foreign terms have lengthened by an average of three days, which may indicate an attempt of suppliers to win sales contracts overseas.
Taiwanese suppliers turn past due invoices into cash, on average, two months from invoicing
Both foreign and domestic B2B customers of Taiwanese suppliers settle past due invoices almost within the same time frame as they did last year (on average, 22 days after the invoice due date). This means that suppliers in Taiwan turn overdue invoices into cash, on average, around two months from invoicing. This is in line with the Asia Pacific average.
Key payment delay factors
Significantly more suppliers in Taiwan (nearly 56%) than in Asia Pacific (46%) reported that domestic B2B customers pay invoices late due to insufficient availability of funds. One year ago, the response rate for Taiwan was 46%, suggesting that companies in the country are operating in a challenging business environment. In contrast to the survey pattern, which highlights that domestic customers in Asia Pacific delay payments intentionally for financial purposes, more suppliers in Taiwan (35%) than in Asia Pacific (25%) reported that domestic customers delay payment most often due to disputes over the quality of goods delivered or services provided. This is the highest response rate for this reason observed across the countries surveyed in the region, which indicates that this issue occurs on Taiwan's domestic market more often than elsewhere in the region.
Foreign late payment in Taiwan is most often attributable to the complexity of the payment procedure
In line with the opinion expressed by most of the suppliers surveyed in Asia Pacific, the most frequent issue affecting credit based transactions between Taiwanese suppliers and their overseas customers is the complexity of the payment procedure. This was cited by 43% of suppliers in the country (38% at regional level). Customers' liquidity issues delay payment of export invoices for 37% of suppliers in Taiwan compared to 34% in Asia Pacific.
More suppliers in Taiwan than in Asia Pacific had to correct cash flow due to late payment from customers
Most of the suppliers in Taiwan (30%, compared to 34% in Asia Pacific) had to take specific measures to correct cash flow as a consequence of late payment from customers. Almost as many suppliers in the country (22%) as in Asia Pacific (24%) pursued additional financing from banks, factors or others. However, 31% of suppliers in Taiwan (compared to 25% in the region) reported that late payment from customers had no significant impact on their businesses. This is consistent with the earlier mentioned finding highlighting that more respondents in the country (14%) than in Asia Pacific (11%) consider efficient receivables management to be the greatest challenge to business profitability this year.
To ensure the utmost efficiency in B2B receivables management, notably more suppliers in Taiwan (54%) than in Asia Pacific (44%) will check their customers' payment history more often over the next 12 months. 50% of suppliers in the country (45% in the region) said they will increase customers' creditworthiness checks over the same time frame. 48% of Taiwanese suppliers (39% in Asia Pacific) will sell more often on cash terms to B2B customers. This tallies with Taiwanese suppliers' clear-cut preference for cash based transactions commented earlier on in this report.
Uncollectable receivables
Suppliers in Taiwan wrote off 1.7% of the total value of B2B receivables (down from 2.2% last year) as uncollectable. This is below the average for Asia Pacific (2.1%). It is consistent with Taiwanese suppliers' strong focus on efficient collection of outstanding invoices, as a way to contain the financial and administrative costs of carrying outstanding trade receivables. Domestic uncollectable receivables were written off as often as foreign ones. Uncollectable domestic B2B receivables originated most often from the chemicals, construction, consumer durables and electronics industries.
More suppliers in Taiwan than in Asia Pacific wrote off receivables as uncollectable due to disputed invoices
In line with the regional response rate, 43% of the suppliers surveyed in Taiwan (51% in Asia Pacific) wrote off receivables as uncollectable most often because the customer went bankrupt or out of business. Interestingly, more suppliers in Taiwan (33%) than in Asia Pacific (22%) reported that receivables were written off as uncollectable due to disputes over invoices. This is consistent with earlier comments in this report, and with the fact that notably more suppliers in Taiwan (35%) than in Asia Pacific (25%) said that domestic customers delay payment most often due to disputes over the quality of goods delivered or services provided.
For more insights into the B2B receivables collections practices in Taiwan and worldwide, please see the Global Collections Review by Atradius Collections (free download after registration), available from October 2016 on atradiuscollections.com
Payment practices by industry in Taiwan
Suppliers surveyed in Taiwan reported trading on credit terms mainly with B2B customers in the consumer durables, construction, ICT, food, machines, chemicals and business services industries. Invoice payment terms extended to B2B customers in the chemicals industry appear to be the longest (averaging 42 days from the invoice date) of all those granted in other industries surveyed.
Despite being granted above average terms for payment of invoices, B2B customers in the chemicals industry take the longest to pay overdue receivables (on average, within 32 days after the invoice due date). However, it is the construction industry in Taiwan which generated the largest proportion of past due B2B invoices. Around half of the total value of B2B invoices issued by Taiwanese suppliers to B2B customers in this industry was paid late. The lowest proportion of overdue B2B receivables was generated in the electronics and food industries.
Based on survey responses, late payment of invoices due to liquidity constraints from customers occurred most often in the chemicals and construction industries (65% of suppliers surveyed in Taiwan cited this in respect to both industries). Late payment in the metals industry in Taiwan was most often due to the formal insolvency of the buyer (according to 64% of the suppliers surveyed in the country).
Taiwanese suppliers expect customers' payment practices in the chemicals industry to worsen
Most of the Taiwanese suppliers surveyed (54%) do not anticipate any change in the payment practices of their B2B customers in the metals industry. An improvement in the payment behaviour of B2B customers in the electronics industry is expected by 53% of Taiwanese suppliers (compared to 16% expecting deterioration). The payment behaviour of B2B customers in the construction industry in Taiwan is also expected to improve by 41% of suppliers surveyed (compared to 36% expecting a deterioration). In contrast, in the chemicals industry, 35% of the suppliers surveyed expect payment practices of B2B customers to worsen over the next 12 months while only 25% anticipate improvement. No significant change is anticipated in respect to payment practices of B2B customers in other industries.
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Dear scholars,
Please pay attention to where you place your scholarship. Are you aware of the cost of some journal subscriptions? One example, of many, is the Journal of Law & Society. The Stanford Law Library used to get this print subscription with discounted rate and paid $161 for the current 2013 print subscription. We just received word from Hein (who handles the subscription for us) that the publisher will begin to charge us the full price with an additional payment of $851.00.
What made me think of this was the receipt yesterday of a new publication from my hero Carl Malamud. Carl has become quite the pamphleteer and his most recent is On Crime and Access to Knowledge. I urge you all to read it.
In the pamphlet, Carl tells the story of the late Aaron Swartz and discusses JSTOR, PACER, and broader information access issues such as Carl's heroic efforts to make public safety documents, such as building codes, available to the public.
But on the issue of what Aaron did with JSTOR, Carl makes this important point:
. . . One must remember that JSTOR is a messenger, an intermediary, and if there is fault here, that fault is ultimately the fault of the scholars who wrote those articles and allowed them to be locked up. It was a corruption of scholarship when the academy handed over copyright to knowledge so that it could be rationed in order to extract rents.
Please think twice before you place a piece of your scholarship with a particular journal. Find out what it costs to subscribe to the journal; find out what databases include its text (your librarian can help with this); ask the journal if you can retain ownership and publication rights. And ask yourself: Do you really want your scholarship tightly locked up behind expensive pay walls?


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"Jacob is a romantic and melodramatic hero. Would you behave like him in real life? - "Yeah, I think so. I think what I love about Jacob is that he doesn't force Marlena to do something she doesn't want to and steal her away. He just wants her to understand what he feels."
Facebook questions:
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Is there a role you would never accept? - "I'd never play the backside of a cow"
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Since you're so funny,would you ever do a comedy? - Well,yes,but it's quite difficult to find scripts that are actually funny, and I didn't start my career as a comedian.
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Describe yourself in 3 words - "I don't know. Whenever I'm asked this question I always answer I don't know"
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In the circus,who would you like to be:a clown,an acrobat or a tamer? - Definitely an acrobat.Not a tamer,because even the best ones end up with only one arm.
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Interviewer asks him, how are you? and Rob answers Bene (good). Girls you do not have to fear Kristen Stewart but Tai the elephant, lol.
Q: How did this fatal attaction with Tai start?
A: Fatal attraction? . during rehearsals i immediately understood that she would be very good and i thought that it was going to be a great movie.
Q: but you fell in love as soon as you saw her just like with a puppy.
A:yes, i went to see her at her place and there were 6 or 7 elephants. staying amongst them i experienced a sense of calmness.
Q: is there something that fascinates you with the circus? or something you do not like? (could not hear last bit well)
A:the circus is a world apart. you feel contrasting feelings about it from curiosity to a sense of fear of what could happen because you realize that the people who work there risk a lot everyday. its a world in which you have to stop and think before judging things.
Q: jacob, your character is a romantic, melodramatic hero, in real life would you behave like him?
A:i think so. what i like about him is that he does not force Marlena to do what she does not want, but makes her realize what is good for her.
Questions from fans.
Q: is there a role you would never do?
A:let me see, the backside of a cow. lol
Q: Valeria asks,since you are so funny, would you consider doing a comedy?
A: thank you Valeria, yes but i have not seen a good comedy script yet.
Q: describe yourself in 3 words
A: I always answer this the same, i do not know.
Q: Fiammetta would like to know what circus character would you prefer, a clown, an acrobat or a tamer?
A: an acrobat, never a tamer because even the best risk ending up with a severed limb.


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Instagram is an online social networking service that allows users to share mobile photos and videos. One can capture photos and videos and share them on many social networking platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and Tumblr. You can upload, caption, and edit your own pictures. It's a fun, fast, and beautiful way to share one's life with family and friends. Moreover, it's absolutely free for use.
One of the unique features of Instagram is that it locks in photos in a square shape similar to Polaroid and Kodak Instamatic pictures as against the typical 4:3 aspect ratio used by mobile cameras. It also gives the option of using digital filters for the pictures.
Where to Get Instagram App?
As mentioned before, the Instagram app is absolutely free to download and use. Those who want to get this app can download it from Google Play store or App Store. It's as simple as installing any other app from the play store.
How to Use?
Here's a quick guide on how to use Instagram app:
- Once you download the app from Play Store or App Store.
- Launch the Instagram app and create an account by entering your username, password, email, and phone number.
- Upload a picture for creating your account.
- You can now add your images to the app by clicking on the 'share' tab and selecting the pictures from the photo albums of your device.
- Instagram also allows users to edit pictures, though with minimum abilities to revise. There are corresponding icons to add a frame, rotate photos, brighten them, or create a blurring effect.
- You can apply a filter to edit your pictures by selecting a filter from the options that are available.
- Add a short description of your image in the 'what' input field. Adding hashtags here can help other users to search your photo with a searchable query.
- Select the social networking site on which you want to share your photo. By entering your account details, you would be through with this.
- This finishes the process and your photo would be posted.
- Besides this, you can also view your updates and news; comment and like other's photos.
Why Should You Have This App?
If you are wondering why you should have the Instagram app, there are plenty of reasons. One of the main reasons is it is simple, fun, and easy. Just capture a photo or video, caption it, and share. You can also like and comment on other's photos. It's absolutely easy to manage the learning curve. Using border, filters, and special effects, users with just a little of artistic abilities can radically alter the appearance of any photo they click. Doesn't that seem to be fun? Moreover, it is absolutely free to use, and it allows you to instantly upload photos, and get creative with them.
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Anyone who lives in deer country knows fall is the most dangerous time of year. It's when deer-vehicle collisions peak. In many areas, it's not if you hit a deer, it's when you hit one.
Over the last 20 years I've hit six deer. One totaled my car, and another did $3,000 in damage. Fortunately I escaped injury in each of the collisions, but about 150 people die every year in deer-vehicle collisions.
State wildlife agencies invariably report deer-vehicle collisions rise in October and peak in November. This coincides with the peak of the rut (deer mating season) and deer hunting season. Bucks chase does with abandon; both sexes ignore traffic. And hunters disrupt the deer's normal movement patterns.
From mid-October to mid-December, deer can appear on highways anywhere and anytime. They are most active, however, from dusk until dawn.
So, be careful, and keep these tips in mind:
Deer are everywhere. You're as likely to encounter one on a city street as on a rural interstate.
Deer behave unpredictably. When you see one up ahead, slow down and expect it to cross the road in front of you.
Deer are social and often move in groups. If you see one cross the road, expect more to follow.
When there's no oncoming traffic, use high beams. They will illuminate the eyes of deer on the side of the road.
If you see a deer on the road ahead of you, brake firmly, but stay in your lane. If you swerve to avoid a 120-pound deer, you may hit an oncoming 3,000-pound vehicle, a tree or lose control of the car.
If there are young, inexperienced drivers in the family, remind them of the damage that deer can do to vehicles and people.
Finally, note where large nut trees grow along the roads you travel regularly.
Dinner time
I pass several large oaks on my way to town, and most years they produce a bumper crop of acorns. Deer love acorns. So, especially at night, I slow down when I pass those trees because I expect to see hungry deer. Rarely am I disappointed.
The growth habit of large, isolated oaks along rural roads exacerbates this problem. White oak branches grow almost horizontally and sometimes reach as far as 50 feet from the trunk. The trunk may be a safe distance from the road, but the acorn laden branches can hang directly above the roadway.
And, of course, deer aren't the only wildlife attracted to fallen nuts. Turkeys, chipmunks, gray fox and red squirrels scramble for fallen nuts. Blue jays, red-bellied woodpeckers and nuthatches also love acorns. So I've learned to slow down whenever I pass a tree heavy with acorns.
I've also learned to use fallen acorns as a source of inexpensive bird food. Each fall I spend a few days collecting bags of acorns, which I store in the garage. Timing is critical, however. Newly fallen nuts don't last long, so it's best to get a head start on all the wildlife that loves acorns and other nuts.
In November, I begin to offer the nuts I've collected. I put out a handful each day because my supply is limited. But the woodpeckers, jays, and nuthatches seem to really appreciate my effort.
Buy online
If that all sounds like too much work, and you don't have an energetic child or grandchild to gather the nuts, you can buy nuts online. At Vermont-based www.acorno.com, white oak acorns sell for $1.25 per pound, red oak acorns for $2 per pound, and hickory nuts for $6 per pound.
If you decide to collect or purchase acorns for wildlife, understand you are creating hot spot for all kinds of wildlife, including bears. So if you know there are bears in the area, do not offer acorns. And be prepared for more wildlife around your feeding station. Food is a magnet for wildlife, and that means more potential victims for speeding vehicles.
Accidents happen, but by knowing the roads and habitat close to home and expecting the unexpected, accidents can be minimized. So, be careful. It's a jungle out there.
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Welcome to Banff & Lake Louise! A place for those seeking wild animals and wilderness and the tranquility of high alpine meadows filled with wildflowers.
The glaciers that once covered the Canadian Rockies retreated long ago, but they left behind their unmistakable beauty in the jade green lakes and the unusual gorges, canyons and rock formations evident throughout Banff National Park.
Fine accommodations, shopping, dining, sports, leisure activities, nightlife, arts and culture. Banff and Lake Louise offer a natural richness that is becoming increasingly rare and which was recognized in 1985 when the Park was designated a United Nations World-Heritage Site.
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Travellers to Banff National Park quickly find out that the incredible scenery inspires not only amazing sightseeing, but also sight-doing. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has been a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts, art lovers and history buffs alike, and each year attracts visitors from all over the world.
In summer, Banff National Park offers a colourful palette of indigo blue rivers and lakes, stunning wildflowers, grassy slopes, icy white glaciers and brown-grey peaks that jut out into a bluebird sky. Warm temperatures provide the perfect climate for outdoor exploration and a myriad of activities. Discover it on your own or enhance your experience with the help of a knowledgeable guide. At the end of it all, you can relax and unwind at one of Banff's premier spas or the hot springs.
Rail Travel to the Banff & Lake Louise The Rocky Mountaineer offers world renowned, luxurious train travels by daylight through the wild beauty of Canada's West and is the best way to experience the majestic Canadian Rockies, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Retrace the steps of 19th century explorers, travel through the legendary Spiral Tunnels and pass by the spot where the last spike on the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. This is the only passenger rail service on this historic route, and its construction is one of the most important in Canadian history as it united Canada from east to west. You'll also transverse the Continental Divide and be inspired by spectacular mountains and dramatic canyons.
Guided Sightseeing & Tours/Scenic Drives Banff National Park boasts some of the most scenic roads in the world. Whether you have an hour or a full day, there is plenty of the Park you can explore on four wheels. You can also take a GPS Commentary Tour to help you learn more about the area. The most spectacular being the Icefields Parkway - rated one of the world's great scenic highways by National Geographic, the Icefields Parkway is a journey through expansive mountain wilderness, ancient glaciers, sweeping valleys and mountain lakes of every shade of blue. Popular stops include Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake and Peyto Lake. This road heads north from Lake Louise towards the Columbia Icefield, where you can hop on the Ice Explorer and venture out onto the Athabasca Glacier and well the newest attraction Glacier Skywalk. There are top tour operators that offer fully guided day tours for those wanting to take in the full experience without a hassle of a rental vehicle. Summer also offers plenty of outdoor adventures such as Lake Minnewanka boat cruise, trail hikes and biking, kayaking and canoeing. For aerial views; Sulphur Mountain Gondola and Lake Louise Gondola offer astounding views of the Canadian Rockies or for the more adventurist a helicopter flight over the Rockies will leave you in awe.
Wildlife Encounters Being a UNESCO World Heritage Site and first national park in Canada creates a safe haven for the wildlife in the area, therefore wildlife sightings are common and frequent in the park. Wildlife corridors were created along the Icefields Parkway and major highways to minimalize animal road fatalities. Wildlife sightings vary year-round from elk, moose and mountain goats to bears, eagles and wide variety of birds. The list is endless.
Golfing In Banff National Park, the game gets even better with world-class holes that each come with amazing views in all directions. Here, mountains create optical illusions for golfers, making these courses uniquely challenging yet accommodating many levels of ability. Golf courses in the Canadian Rockies are open from May through October (depending on conditions). Golfers can choose to simply play a round or sign on for an exciting golf package (these vary but generally include 9 or 18 holes, a golf cart and a delicious meal). Keeping your eye on the ball holds new meaning when you're surrounding by eye-catching (and potentially distracting) mountain scenery!
Spa & Wellness For more than 100 years, health-conscious visitors from around the world have indulged in the soothing hot springs of Banff National Park. The tradition continues with many opportunities to rejuvenate and recharge: full-service luxury spas (Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Banff Springs is a must!), therapeutic massage, yoga and pilates, relaxing mineral waters and more.
Ski & Snowboard Banff National Park is home to one of the longest ski seasons in North America and three world-class ski areas, which are all located within 45 minutes of the Town of Banff: Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village, and the Lake Louise Ski Resort. While some skiers and riders have their favourite ski area in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, mountain enthusiasts can also take advantage of a Tri Area pass known as the "Big 3 Season Pass." The Tri Area pass provides access to 8,000 acres of ski terrain in Canada's Protected Playground™ at Mount Norquay (including night skiing), Sunshine Village, and the Lake Louise Ski Resort. The Tri Area pass is valid for midweek skiing and riding (Monday through Thursday, inclusive). In addition, the pass provides access to the Lake Louise Gondola in the summer, as well as discounted rates for guests, allowing you to enjoy the scenery of this world-famous area throughout the year.
Shopping If you're looking to shop, these towns help you gear up for your next adventure, get custom fitted with new ski gear, buy a perfect souvenir from a local boutique or a piece of art from a local gallery. With the assortment of shops and boutiques in both Banff and Lake Louise, you're sure to find something special to remind you of your mountain adventure.
Dining This travel destination has attracted some of the very best in Canadian and internationally inspired foods, also known as Canadian Rocky Mountain Cuisine. Many restaurants help you sample the regional fare, bringing in organic and sustainably sourced Alberta beef and bison, fine cheeses and wines. If you're in the mood for sushi, Thai, Chinese, Mexican, Swiss fondue or pizza, you've got more than enough choice of restaurants to try. Banff boasts a night scene that is sure to fit the bill. After dark you can kick up your heels at a dance club or western saloon, enjoy a glass of wine next to a crackling fire or relax with a beverage at a local lounge.
Banff National Park offers world-class festivals and events than you have time for, its a premier destination for authentic hospitality and year round exploration.
Ice Magic Festival: Mid-January Experience Lake Louise at its winter finest during the annual Ice Magic Festival in Banff National Park happening every January. This 34 hour annual international ice carving competition is hosted by The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and is the most anticipated spectacle of the Festival. As some of the best and loyal carvers from the last 20 years that we've had the pleasure to watch create and execute ice masterpieces. Watch in amazement as internationally renowned professional ice carvers work to sculpt towering one-of-a-kind works of art from imposing blocks of solid ice on the shores of Lake Louise. With each ice block weighing a daunting 300lbs, this exceptional art form involves grueling physical labour in a delicate balancing act with precision artistry.
Rocky Mountaineer Wine & Food Festival: Late May Guests can look forward to a fantastic weekend indulging in delectable cuisine from Banff's most popular restaurants, as well as a wide selection of local and international wines, premium spirits, single malt and blended scotches, specialty liqueurs, and import and micro-brewed beer. The Grand Tasting Hall offers the unique opportunity to explore new products and menus, interact with experts, and savour tried and true favourites.
Banff National Park BikeFest: Mid June 5 races. 4 days. Over $20,000 prize purse. You'll be hard pressed to find a more spectacular setting than Banff National Park. 500 cyclists from Western Canada and the US will participate in five competitive events and two family friendly events in mid-June.
Canada Day Celebrations: 1 July Celebrate Canada Day in the beautiful natural surrounds of Banff National Park. There will be a full slate of festivities in the town of Banff and hamlet of Lake Louise to celebrate Canada Day. Lake Louise events will feature a wide variety of activities for all ages including canoe races, a polar bear dip and community barbecue to name just a few. The ever-popular Canada Day parade will take place on Banff Avenue at 5 p.m., featuring a special Calgary Stampede stage, with fireworks scheduled to follow in Central Park later in the evening.
Banff Mountain Film & Book Festival: Early November The world's best mountain films, books, and speakers take the spotlight for nine days each fall in Banff. Experience the adventure of climbing, mountain expeditions, remote cultures, and the world's last great wild places – all brought to life at The Banff Centre.
Christmas in the Rockies: There is no other time of year like Christmas, and the Rockies truly brings with it the magic of white Christmas set amongst some of the world's spectacular mountain backdrops. Christmas in the Rockies is celebrated with a variety of events catered to the young and young at heart. Banff kicks off its festivities early in December with the annual Christmas in the Courtyard activities such as ice sculpturing, family fun-filled activities, festive fun with Santa and finally watch the magic and glow of the Santa Claus Parade of Lights along Banff Avenue.
Banff experiences a subarctic climate that borders on a humid continental climate creating winter temperature ranges from a low of −13.3 °C (8.1 °F) to a high of −0.2 °C (31.6 °F).
Summer temperatures in the warmest months are pleasant with an average high of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F) and an average low of 7.3 °C (45.1 °F).


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Letter, Tho. Ewing Jr to My dear Sir [R. B. Mitchell]
Author: Ewing, Jr., Thomas , 1829-1896
Date: December 15, 1858
In this letter to Robert B. Mitchell of Paris in Linn County, Ewing commented on the summer and fall "disturbances in Linn & Bourbon" counties, and he predicted that many of the "scoundrels" responsible--presumably men on both sides of the slavery issue--would one day end up in the as yet to be established "penitentiary." Ewing wrote Mitchell, at that time a member of the territorial legislature, about the organization of the Democratic Party in Leavenworth and reported on several "of our free state friends" who had joined with the "Democracy." (Subsequently, despite Ewing's plea that moderates not take this action but "just bide their time," Mitchell joined the Democrats in 1859 and accepted their nomination for congressman.)
Location of Original: KSHS Call Number: Thomas Ewing, Jr. Collection, #341, Letter Press Book #2
Item Number: 100525 Number of images: 3
Keywords: Bourbon County, Kansas Territory; Democratic Party (U.S.); Ewing, Thomas, 1829-1896; Free State Party; Free state perspective; Fuller, Perry; Goodin, Joel Kishler; Linn County, Kansas Territory; Mitchell, Robert Byington; Paris, Kansas Territory; Railroads; Smith, Samuel C.
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